Ciliegia di Marostica
Food · PGI · 8 municipalities
Unlike broader, industrialized cherry-growing regions in Italy, the Ciliegia di Marostica IGP is defined by an exceptionally tight geography restricted to exactly eight Veneto municipalities, including Marostica and Bassano del Grappa. What distinguishes this denomination from larger commercial counterparts is its micro-scale network of just 27 verified producers, operating under the Consorzio per la Tutela della Ciliegia di Marostica IGP. Since its recognition in 2001, this small group has maintained exclusive stewardship over the local orchards. This extreme specialization ensures that the cherry remains a highly localized, limited-volume product, rather than a mass-market commodity.
The producers 27
+ 21 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ciliegia di Marostica produced?
- Ciliegia di Marostica is produced in 8 municipalities in Veneto, Italy: Bassano del Grappa, Breganze, Colceresa, Fara Vicentino and more.
- What does IGP mean?
- IGP (PGI — Protected Geographical Indication) certifies that at least one production step happens in the defined geographic area.